Bolboschoenus laticarpus

RHS Plant Profile
pedunculate club-rush
Aquatic Bogs Grass Like

A large native sedge, found in scattered locations across England, growing to 1m or more tall, with triangular stems and long, narrow, bright green, keeled leaves. Branched flowerheads consist of several clusters of dark brown, cone-like spikelets 1-2cm long

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam
Moisture
Poorly–drained
pH
Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Cyperaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus
A genus of upright, perennial sedges with long, spreading rhizomes, woody tubers and cone-like flower spikelets. They are often found in coastal regions, tidal rivers, ditches and marshes
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Europe to Turkey

How to Grow

Cultivation

Found in waterside locations including riverbanks, marshes, ponds, lakes and gravel pits. Needs permanently moist soil and can be planted as a partly submerged marginal

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Wildlife gardens

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free